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This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into the compliance and certification requirements for companies in the debt settlement industry. Covering historical context, state licensing mandates, and the implications of non-compliance, it presents strategies for navigating certifications like ISO 9000, background checks, and insurance. The document also outlines the processes for stakeholder engagement, effective strategic planning, and preparing for future legislative changes. Utilize this resource to save time and optimize operations while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
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State Requirements • Past Present and Future • Company Certification – ISO 9000 • Employee Certification • Bonds • Insurance • Background Check • Financial audits
Present • What states require a License • Where to get a comprehensive list • What is the impact of not be licensed • The Process • The step by step guide – Saving Time and Money • Why did states choose a certain path • The History of the UDMSA • http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/archives/ulc/ulc.htm
Present • Multi State reviews -here is one example • Texas – SB 141 • Can companies afford to lose a major Market • What can be done • Stake Holder Meetings • Senate Committees – Sen, Eltife • Crafting the Law • House Finance Committee – Rep Truitt • Working with the Administrator Comm. Pettijohn
Future • Potential for unfavorable legislation • Working with Consumer Protection Groups • Industry input • Audited 3rd party data • Preparing for the Future • Staying informed of Hearings • Access to Legislature Calendar • Multi Year plan • Strategic Planning Committee
Creditors • Issuers • Agencies • Debt Buyers • Law Firms
Issuers • Opportunity • Developing a working relationship • What value does DS provide to them • How Settlement performance will create more Revenue • Pilot Programs – increase participation • Requirements of the Banks • Company Certifications • Audited Data
Agencies • Why they are a necessary • How can they be leveraged • Will they view Debt Settlement as competition • What directives do they receive from Issuers • Secondary Markets
Debt Buyers • 85% of consumer debt serviced by the debt buyer • Arranging Agreements • Increase efficiencies and consumer graduation • Payment Plans increase retention and profits • Ability to customize • More flexible than working with an issuer • How can they lower cost of acquisition • Free leads • Conferences
Law Firms • The negative effect of a consumers success • Utilization of existing laws to fight back • Garnishment laws • FDCPA • State Laws • How to make them a thing of the Past • Establish Debt Settlement as a more effective way of recovery
The 12 Step Guide • Audited Data – 3rd party • Suitability Standards for enrolling consumers • Company Certification – ISO 9000 • Certification Sales/Consultants/Customer Service • Data Points to be collected • State legislation • Federal Government – CFPB • Issuers Agencies Debt Buyers law firms - projects • Conference Attendance • Bonding • Insurance • Back ground Checks